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    Home » Festival sweets » Rice Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

    Rice Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

    Published: Jul 9, 2020 · Modified: Jul 23, 2020 by Bhawana ·

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    Rice kheer or Indian rice pudding is the most loved Traditional Indian desserts prepared on stovetop & nowadays in instant pot. This instant pot Kheer made with three basic ingredients rice, whole milk, & sugar, a perfect dessert to finish off the meal.

    Kheer, rice pudding is known as "chawal ki kheer" a very quick Indian sweet dish that needs only three basic ingredients available with no extra work. It gets ready under 30 minutes on the stovetop or in the instant pot.

    Rice kheer or rice pudding is one of the favorite Indian dessert and commonly made in every household. It is similar to payasam made in South India.

    This lip-smacking kheer can be prepared on any festive occasion like Diwali or Holi or Ganesh Chaturthi or Janamashtmi. Rice kheer is also served after a meal as a dessert.

    This is one Indian sweet which is quickly prepared any day with basic pantry staples.

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    • 1 What is Rice kheer
    • 2 Why you will love instant pot kheer
    • 3 Ingredients
    • 4 Different ways to flavour the kheer
    • 5 How to make Indian rice pudding
    • 6 Serving suggestions
    • 7 Storing & Reheating
    • 8 Variations
    • 9 Tips & FAQ's
    • 10 Rice Kheer Recipe | Indian Rice Pudding | How To Make Rice Kheer

    What is Rice kheer

    Kheer or Payasam is a type of pudding from the Indian subcontinent, made by boiling milk and sugar with one of the following: rice, broken wheat, millet, tapioca, vermicelli, or sweet corn. It is flavored with desiccated coconut, cardamom, raisins, saffron, cashews, pistachios, almonds, or other dry fruits and nuts. Source

    Indian rice pudding is eggless unlike Instant pot rice pudding in other countries.

    Indian rice kheer, Indian rice pudding, chawal ki kheer, and Instant pot kheer all belong to "Rice Kheer". In South India Kheer is called Payasam. But the main difference in kheer & payasam is a sweetener. Payasam is prepared using Jaggery and has thin consistency whereas kheer is having sugar.

    To check kheer or pudding's consistency, drop a spoonful of kheer, milk, and rice both should go down together. If not means kheer is not ready and needs more cooking in terms of thickness.

    Phirni has a similar preparation but uses ground rice. Kheer is a classic Indian dessert prepared often.

    Why you will love instant pot kheer

    Rice kheer taste amazing either you cook on stovetop or in instant pot. However, cooking in instant pot has some extra benefits.

    • It is easy, dump and go recipe.
    • Just 3 ingredients quick dessert.

    Ingredients

    Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

    • Milk- Whole milk gives a nice rich & creamy texture to this rice kheer. It is highly recommended to use full-fat milk. with 2% or low-fat milk you can not achieve the right consistency required for kheer. You can use plant-based milk as well to make it vegan however be sure that overall taste will be different.
    • Rice- I am using long grain basmati rice. You can use any starchy rice.
    • Sweetener- I used sugar to make this kheer, you can use stevia, honey, condensed milk, or jaggery as well. AGAIN, it will change the taste.
    • Flavour- Cardamom powder is my go-to flavoring in Indian sweets & desserts.
    • Nuts- Chopped almonds, cashew, pistachio are used along with desiccated coconut.
    • Desiccated coconut- This is my BEST ingredient to add in this simple kheer recipe. I never forget to add, do try it and you know why.

    Different ways to flavour the kheer

    Rice kheer is cooked with only 3 ingredients, milk, sugar & rice. However, adding a variety of flavors makes it tastier & delicious. This is completely optional but why not experiment without traditional dessert.

    • Cardamom- By default, we add cardamom powder due to its fragrant flavor. It can make any sweet so aromatic.
    • Rosewater- it gives a nice flowery aroma.
    • Rose syrup- adding rose syrup not only gives flowery aroma but adds a nice pink color as well.
    • Paan- Pann gives a nice refreshing flavor to this rice kheer. A must-try flavor.
    • Saffron strands- Saffron has distinct aroma and flavor. It gives a nice yellowish color as well.
    • Kewra essence-
    • Desiccated coconut- My must-have secret ingredient to this instant pot rice kheer is this "desiccated coconut". Adding it gives a nutty chewy texture, thicken the kheer and that taste is just delicious.
    • Cinnamon- In other countries, cinnamon or nutmeg is used to flavor the pudding.
    • Vanilla- Few drops of vanilla essence is enough to give aromatic flavor.

    How to make Indian rice pudding

    Traditionally to make chawal ki kheer boil milk with rice and cook until rice cooked nicely. Add sugar and dry fruits and cook until it is thick enough.

    Instant pot kheer recipe is hand free, no baby sitting and hasselfree to make under 30 minutes. You may not notice any visible difference wheather it is cooked on stovetop or in instant pot.

    So let see how to make Indian rice pudding or kheer in instant pot step by step.

    Instant Pot Kheer

    Step-1 Clean instant pot thoroughly

    The first step is to clean IP throughly in order to prevent curdling the milk while cooking. Yes, that is very important as I faced it personally if not.

    Step-2 Clean & wash rice

    Clean and wash rice. Rinse well and keep it aside.

    Step-3 Prepare nuts

    Chop all nuts finely and keep them ready.

    Step-4 Add ingredients in instant pot

    Add chopped nuts, milk, sugar, desiccated coconut & cardamom poder in instant pot.

    Step-5 Cook & serve

    Press "Porridge Mode" on which automatically sets 20 minutes of cooking. Once timer is up let the pressure releases naturally.

    Open the instant pot and give a nice stir. Serve it immediately or let it cool down and keep in the fridge. Serve once chilled.

    Rice Kheer Stovetop Method

    Step-1 Clean & wash rice

    First of all, clean and wash rice.

    Step-2 Boil milk

    Take a deep pan, add milk and boil it on medium flame.

    Step-3 Add rice & cook

    Once the milk is boiled add rice and cook on medium to low flame. Keep stirring occasionally otherwise it will burn at the bottom.

    It takes around 20-25 minutes to get thickness and rice cooked nicely.

    Step-4 Add chopped nuts, sugar, and coconut.

    Add dry fruits, grated coconut, cardamom powder, raisins, and sugar. Mix nicely and cook on low flame for 1-2 minutes till sugar dissolves.

    Add saffron strands too if you are making kheer with saffron.

    Step-5 Garnish & Serve

    Simmer for 2 minutes. Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with chopped dry fruits.

    Rice kheer or Indian rice pudding is ready to serve hot. Keep in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

    Serving suggestions

    Now how do you serve kheer, cold or warm? It depends on personal choice. You can enjoy this yummy Indian dessert in both way.

    It taste great when served chilled. You can also drizzle with rose syrup while serving.

    Or make a fusion dessert with carrot halwa.

    Storing & Reheating

    You can store this simple rice kheer in airtight container for 3-5 days. Make sure it is completely cool down before storing.

    You can reheat either in saucepan or just one minute in microwave is enough.

    Variations

    • You can add mango puree once rice kheer is cooked. This version is known as "Mango Kheer", another popular variation of kheer.
    • You can serve it with jelly cubes as well to make kheer as a fusion dessert.
    • Adding rose syrup after the cooking process is complete gives you rose-flavored kheer.
    • In Canada or in America, rice pudding prepared in an instant pot adding egg yolks, a pinch of cinnamon, and nutmeg.
    • You can add condensed milk as well. Use ½ cup of condensed milk once cooking is complete, mix well, and adjust sugar afterward. Condensed milk is already very sweet.
    • Similarly, kheer or pudding can be made with bottle gourd, carrot, tapioca pearls, pumpkin, lotus seed.
    • You can top it with caramel sauce while serving instant pot rice pudding without eggs.

    Tips & FAQ's

    • You can skip adding nuts in Indian rice kheer if any nut allergy. It tastes great even without any nuts in them.
    • Skip the sugar and add jaggery powder. Though both have almost similar calories jaggery has slightly better in terms of nutrition.
    • Rice kheer thickens with time. Adjust thickness by adding milk and give a boil.
    • Do add cardamom powder, it gives a nice aroma. You can add saffron strands as well to get the slight yellow color with flavor.
    • Adding dry coconut which is also known as khopra or sookha nariyal makes it rich and a delicious sweet dish. Just try and I bet you will love this even more.

    Which type of rice is good for kheer

    Basmati rice is the BEST choice to make Indian rice pudding. Aged basmati rice gives a nice aroma to this kheer recipe and long-grained rice adds texture.

    Having said that you can make kheer with any rice, just make sure to cool till rice is cooked properly. Rice kheer or rice pudding is one of the favorite Indian dessert and commonly made in every household. It is similar to payasam made in South India.

    How to make kheer with cooked rice?

    You can make kheer with cooked rice as well. Add cooked rice, milk & sugar and cook on medium heat. Once mixture starts boiling, simmer the heat and add nuts & cardamom powder.

    Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes. After 15 minutes switch off the heat and let the pudding cool down. Serve after chilled. You can add ½ cup of condensed milk as well to thicken it.

    What causes thickening of rice kheer(rice pudding)?

    It is the starch which causes thickening kheer recipe. But there are few ways to thicken the pudding.

    1. You can add 1 tablespoon corn starch with ¼ cup of water and add in the kheer while cooking. This will thicken the kheer.
    2. Adding ½cup-1cup condensed milk will result in thick pudding. Adjust sugar after adding it.
    3. Simmer the pudding for longer time will also make a thick pudding.

    What are major ingredients of kheer?

    There are only 3 basic ingredients to make kheer, Rice, sugar & milk.

    How long does kheer last?

    Instant pot rice kheer or rice pudding can be stored for 3-5 days in the fridge. As you store kheer tends to get thicker as the rice absorbs more milk. Thin it by adding extra milk to your desired consistency.

    Can we reheat kheer?

    You can reheat the kheer or rice pudding. Just transfer the required portion in a microwave safe bowl and reheat for 1 min.

    Can we freeze kheer?

    Instant pot kheer taste BEST when serve fresh. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat before consuming.

    Can you make kheer vegan?

    You can make vegan rice pudding (kheer) too. Use coconut milk or almond milk to make vegan pudding.

    How to make kheer quickly?

    Add condesned milk as soon as rice is cooked in the milk. Condensed milk immediately add richness, creaminess, and sweetener. Rice will be cooked nicely with immediate thickness. and rice pudding will be ready quickly.

    Is rice kheer same as rice pudding?

    Rice pudding is a term used for making any sweet dish with rice & milk. It is prepared with many variations all over the worlds.

    Indian rice pudding is called as Kheer, it is flavoured with Indian flavorings like cardamom powder, saffron strands, or kewra essence.

    How to make it with Condensed Milk?

    Add ½ cup of condensed milk once rice is cooked nicely. Adjust sugar after that. Stir and give a nice one boil.

    how to make kheer in cooker

    To make kheer in Indian pressure cooker, wash and clean rice and add milk, rice, nuts & cardamom powder in the cooker.

    close the lid and cook for one whistle. Let the pressure releases and cook on simmer for 10-15 mintes or untill you get desired thickness.

    Remove from the heat and add sugar. Mix well and serve.

    Rice kheer or rice pudding is one of the favorite Indian dessert and commonly made in every household. It is similar to payasam made in South India.

    Rice Kheer Recipe | Indian Rice Pudding | How To Make Rice Kheer

    Rice kheer or rice pudding is one of the favorite Indian dessert and commonly made in every household. It is similar to payasam made in South India.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 Serving
    Calories:
    Author: Bhawana

    Ingredients

    • 6 Cups milk full cream
    • ¼ Cup rice
    • ⅓ Cup sugar (adjust as per taste)
    • 12-16 Raisin (optional)
    • 3-4 Tblsp chopped dry fruits (cashew, almond,pista)
    • 2 Tblsp grated dry coconut (khopra)
    • Few Saffron strands
    • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder

    Instructions

    • First of all, clean and wash rice.
    • Take a deep pan, add milk and boil it on medium flame.
    • Once the milk is boiled add rice and cook on medium to low flame. Keep stirring occasionally otherwise it will burn at the bottom.
    • It takes around 20-25 minutes to get thickness and rice cooked nicely.
    • Add dry fruits, grated coconut, cardamom powder, raisins, and sugar. Mix nicely and cook on low flame for 1-2 minutes till sugar dissolves.
    • Add saffron strands too if you are making kheer with saffron.
    • Simmer for 2 minutes. Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with chopped dry fruits.
    • Rice kheer or rice pudding is ready to serve hot. Keep in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving if you want chilled chawal ki kheer.

    Notes

    1. You can use rose water too in place of saffron for another variation.
    2. Similarly, kheer or pudding can be made with bottle gourd, carrot, tapioca pearls, pumpkin, lotus seed.
    3. To check kheer or pudding’s consistency, drop a spoonful of kheer, milk, and rice both should go down together. If not means kheer is not ready and need more cooking in terms of thickness.
    4. Always boil rice in milk, this ensures that milk is absorbed by rice grains and chewing them will give you a rich flavor.
    5. Adding dry coconut which is also known as khopra or sookha nariyal makes it rich and a delicious sweet dish. Just try and I bet you will love this even more.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    1. preeti garg

      November 14, 2018 at 6:04 am

      Wow.. looks so creamy and rich, love this kheer pudding.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        November 23, 2018 at 12:11 am

        Thanks Preeti for liking rice kheer recipe.

        Reply
    2. Priya Srinivasan

      November 10, 2018 at 2:47 am

      An all time classic recipe, A must for any celebration, and a versatile one and not to forget it is everyody's favorite too!!! Clicks are wonderful dear!

      Reply
      • code2cook

        November 13, 2018 at 9:26 pm

        so true, rice kheer is simply amazing and delicious dessert of all time.

        Reply
    3. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      November 01, 2018 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      This is a must for the festival season. So creamy and delicious. Rice kheer happens to be my favorite among any other kheer.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        November 02, 2018 at 3:33 pm

        Thanks Sandhya for liking this rice pudding recipe.

        Reply
    4. Ritu Tangri

      October 29, 2018 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      Rice kheer is one of the most frequently made dessert in my home, still no one is ever tired of eating it. You have added grated coconut that is my favorite in kheer, but I don't put it as no one in the family likes it. You have reminded me the kheer made by my mom

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 29, 2018 at 10:23 am

        Thanks Ritu, I can not eat without coconut in kheer. that khopra cooked in kheer gives a different delicious taste altogether.

        Reply
    5. Sowmya

      October 25, 2018 at 10:25 am

      It is interesting that you add khopra in rice kheer....I should try that. The pics make me drool!!

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 29, 2018 at 8:50 am

        do try adding khopra and surely you will love it.

        Reply
    6. Pavani

      October 21, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      That is such a creamy and delicious looking rice kheer. Such a comforting traditional dessert.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 22, 2018 at 8:39 pm

        yeah. I was waiting to post in my blog. I love it.

        Reply
    7. Srivalli

      October 21, 2018 at 8:44 am

      Kheers are wonderful dish to make for any festival, your glass looks so inviting!

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 22, 2018 at 8:41 pm

        Thanks, yep easy and quick to make rice kheer recipe.

        Reply
    8. Sushma Pinjala

      October 18, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      Rice pudding looks soo amazing and yummy.

      Reply
    9. Suma Gandlur

      October 16, 2018 at 8:51 pm

      Love those clicks and the kheer looks amazing to me who is a lover of rice kheers in all forms.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 17, 2018 at 9:19 pm

        Thanks Suma for like chawal ki kheer

        Reply
    10. themadscientistskitchen

      October 16, 2018 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      I always made rice kheer in the cooker. I must try making in the open pan. I love the way you have make the kheer. Muuh mein paani aya.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 17, 2018 at 9:21 pm

        Thanks Archana, I have never tried making in cooker.

        Reply
    11. M.Gayathri Raani

      October 15, 2018 at 6:43 am

      This is one of my fav desserts of all time. Love that saffron version a lot because of its beautiful colour. What a great way to finish a meal!

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 17, 2018 at 9:39 pm

        Thanks Gayatri, yeah simple yet lip-smacking chawal ki kheer is loved by all.

        Reply
    12. harini

      October 13, 2018 at 9:40 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful pictures and looks very festive, Bhawana.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 17, 2018 at 9:43 pm

        Thanks Harini for linking chawal ki kheer recipe.

        Reply
    13. Sharmila

      October 13, 2018 at 7:25 am

      Wow! I love this Rice kheer very much. I make it all the time for special occasion. Full fat Milk is the key to enrich its taste.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 17, 2018 at 9:45 pm

        Thanks Sharmila, yes you are right, full-fat milk and rice cooked in milk itself make it so creamy and delicious.

        Reply
    14. Priya Suresh

      October 13, 2018 at 5:56 am

      How to resist to this highly irresistible rice kheer, wish i get a bowl of this kheer, inviting me. Give me some pls..

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 17, 2018 at 9:50 pm

        Thanks Priya for liking this chawal ki kheer.

        Reply
    15. Neeraj Kumar

      October 13, 2018 at 1:17 am

      5 stars
      The pics are irresistible. Awesome Post!

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 17, 2018 at 9:51 pm

        Thanks Neeraj for liking chawal ki kheer

        Reply

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